Planning Commission: DOT responds with recommendation on East Hwy 14 intersections

At the Planning Commission meeting in Evansville on Tuesday night, Mayor Decker shared the letter from WIS DOT regarding their approved improvements for the intersections of J. Lindemann and Hwy M.

"Based on our review, WisDOT is recommending that the preferred improvements along USH14 include:

---Construction of roundabouts at both CTH "M" and J. Lindemann Drive

--- Resultant of the roundabouts, approval to add the south leg of J. Lindemann Drive as requested to create a 4-leg intersection with HWY 14.

In addition to the above, WisDOT would require that the City agree that no additional points will be allowed along USH 14 between J. Lindemann Drive and Weary Rd., as development accurs along that corridor. Existing driveways already approved may remain as long as they function in their current configuration and development pattern. Any redevelopment of these parcels would require access on USH 14 be removed and the parcels to develop alternative access to a local road system."

Our city engineer reviewed that roundabouts do have a large capacity to handle volume though it will take some education of the driving public. Specifically, the speed going into the roundabout is about 25 mph which is slower than the current Hwy 14 speed near J. Lindemann so some adjustment may be necessary.

So. Are you ready to roundabout? They are the rage all over Wisconsin. Now they are coming to Evansville.